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Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad Recipe

April 21, 2021

Apple cranberry chicken salad is full of crunchy apples and sweet tart dried cranberries. It makes a great lunch, perfect on a sandwich or on lettuce for a lower carb option.

Ingredients for apple cranberry chicken salad in mixing bowl. — *Healthy apple cranberry chicken salad with lots of crunch & flavor*

This is the chicken salad for people who like tons of flavor and texture. It has plenty of crunch from celery and apples, pecan and almonds, and flavor from the scallions (green onions), parsley and dill.

The chicken is cooked in a slow cooker, so you can get on with your day.

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Easy Rum Balls Recipe for the holidays

December 15, 2020

This easy rum balls recipe is a tasty treat for grown-ups. This traditional no bake recipe comes together in no time and because the flavor develops even more overnight, it’s the perfect make ahead sweet. For an even more decadent treat, try chocolate covered rum balls!

rum balls in round red bowl with cream background

It wouldn’t be Christmas without these old fashioned rum balls. They are as much a part of our holiday treats as gingerbread, buckeyes and sugar cookies. This recipe makes 5 dozen, so it is great for cookie exchanges and gift-giving.

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Gingerbread Rum Balls

December 21, 2019

Gingerbread rum balls are full of warm spices for a holiday twist on my classic easy rum ball recipe.

Old fashioned rum balls are a Christmas staple in our house. They have been since I was a teenager. Over the years, I’ve made a few variations and these festive holiday rum balls are the latest version.

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Cinnamon Rum Balls Recipe

October 5, 2019

Cinnamon rum balls are a sweet, cinnamony, boozy grownup treat. Made with amber rum and warm spices, these cinnamon rum balls are a variation on my easy rum ball recipe. They make a great addition to the holiday dessert table and they are perfect for holiday cookie exchanges.

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Chocolate Coconut Rum Balls

September 28, 2019

Chocolate coconut rum balls are an easy no bake treat that is perfect for any occasion. They taste like the chocolate and coconut candy bar that we are all familiar with, but spiked with a bit of rum. They are a variation of my coconut rum balls recipe and feature two different types of rum.

The flavor develops even more overnight, making them a great option for a make ahead dessert.

Most often, we make rum balls around the holidays. Which is the time of the year when many of us are indulging in two things: booze and sugar. Check and check.

And, because we usually make these around Thanksgiving and Christmas, I need a recipe that doesn’t require much time or energy when I have a hundred other things going on.

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Easy Granola Recipe with Fruit and Nuts

January 16, 2019

This is an easy granola recipe that is perfect for tidying up the cupboards and using up bits of dried fruit and nuts that you have in the pantry. This recipe is completely flexible. Use it as a guide or inspiration, but make it yours by using your favorite add-ins. This easy granola recipe makes a big batch, perfect for sharing with friends and neighbors. It also freezes well, so you can tuck it away for later.

fruit and nut granola in blue and yellow bowl on marble counter

Easy Granola Recipe

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Gluten-Free Granola Breakfast Cookies

January 22, 2018

Breakfast cookies are a thing, I swear. And they’re delicious. You don’t have to feel guilty about eating a cookie for breakfast. These have no refined sugar, they are gluten-free and one breakfast cookie will keep you going.

Whether you grab one for a breakfast on the go, pack one for a hike or bike ride or need a mid-morning snack, these healthy cookies are the perfect option.
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Easy, Spanish-Style Marinated Olives

December 26, 2017

Marinated olives are a great party nibble. They are best when made ahead, which makes life a little easier when you are hosting the gathering.

I like to take homemade (food) gifts with me when I am a guest at a party, especially during this time of the year.

New Year’s Eve is only days away and I’m sure if you showed up to a shindig with these in hand, the host/hostess would be very happy.

The olives are ready to serve, all that needs to be done is pour them into a bowl. And who wouldn’t appreciate an extra appetizer that arrives ready to serve?
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